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(Stephanie Annis: June 1st, 2015 ) Las Vegas Business Press – Women Who Mean Business Awards

Stephanie Annis — Journalist, Writer, Photographer, Cannabis Activist, & Project Completion Consultant

CONTACT: 702-758-0477

EMAIL: annis.stephanie@gmail.com

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About Stephanie:

1. Personal Journey & Health Advocacy

Stephanie Annis, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a young adult, struggled deeply with her health. In 2008, after a 45-day hospital stay leaving her severely underweight, she tried medical cannabis for the first time—and it helped her begin eating again S|A Consulting.
She had previously been treated with IV feeding (which caused adverse effects) and Marinol (a synthetic THC), both of which didn’t work as well as quality medical-grade cannabis S|A Consulting.
In her Culture Magazine “Profiles in Courage” segment, Stephanie emphasized the need for safe, pure cannabis products and noted the importance of dispensaries that test their medicine S|A Consulting.
Her story served as a powerful testament that even skeptics—including her own mother—can change when they see the impact in someone’s life S|A Consulting.

2. Writing, Photography & Activism

Recognized as a gifted writer, photographer, and activist living with Crohn’s, Stephanie refused to let illness derail her ambitions Open4Cannabis+1.
Her advocacy began in earnest with Proposal 1, Michigan’s 2008 medical marijuana legalization campaign—her profile was featured as a patient story and helped shape public awareness Open4Cannabis.
She spoke at the 2010 Michigan Caregiver’s Cup and was invited to participate in the 2012 Ann Arbor Hash Bash, encouraging a message of a “SAFE FREE OPEN MARKET” for medical cannabis Open4Cannabis S|A Consulting.
Her early media contributions included being published in news outlets such as the Kansas City Extra and Cincinnati City Magazine, and even contributing to a Michigan Supreme Court brief through her statement with the Ann Arbor Medical Cannabis Guild Open4Cannabis.
She also contributed a column to Indoor Gardener in 2010 and wrote for various Las Vegas publications after moving there in 2014—such as Vegas Cannabis Magazine, Las Vegas Business Press (including “Executive Snapshot” and “Giving Back” pieces), Parlay Magazine, and others Open4Cannabis S|A Consulting+1.

3. Film & Screenwriting

Stephanie ventured into screenwriting, particularly with her short animation screenplay “Sanctuary City”—a metaphysical, philosophical adventure set inside a butterfly sanctuary. It served as her 2017 MFA thesis and won her “Best New Writer” at the Action on Film Festival Matthew Toffolo’s Summary WILDsound Festival.
In an interview, she shared more: beyond Sanctuary City, she’s published two novels, an autobiography, a poetry collection, and penned columns for the Las Vegas Business Press. She also wrote an award-winning one-page comedy script titled “Dab A Duck Tape” Matthew Toffolo’s Summary.
Her journey in completing the screenplay was doubly challenging—she battled exhaustion, was hospitalized, and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in addition to battling Crohn’s since age 18, undergoing nearly 20 surgeries Matthew Toffolo’s Summary.

4. Academic & Professional Background

Her education spans multiple disciplines:
- Full Sail University: MFA in Creative Writing (2016–2017)
- Grand Canyon University: MBA & MSc in Leadership (2018–2020)
- Earlier credentials include a graduate certificate from Eastern Michigan University, a BBA from Cleary University, and an Associate’s degree from Washtenaw Community College S|A Consulting.
Originally from Saginaw, Michigan, she relocated to Las Vegas in 2014, where she continues her work in writing, photography, and consulting FilmFreeway.

Summary Snapshot

Area	Highlights
Health & Advocacy	Personal Crohn’s journey; became prominent in Michigan medical cannabis movement
Writing & Media	Columns, patient story features, activism journalism
Filmmaking	MFA thesis screenplay Sanctuary City; wrote novels, poetry, and comedic scripts
Education & Work	MFA, MBA, MSc degrees; consultant, photographer, writer based in Las Vegas

Stephanie Annis is a remarkable figure whose life interweaves health advocacy, creative expression, and resilience. Would you like to explore working with her please contact Stephanie to discuss any projects you’d like her assistance bringing to completion.